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In all other cases, i.e. when advisory FCO LOST PROPERTY certain times and excursions can sometimes be
advice is in place, Regaldive retain the final If you lose any personal items whilst on holiday, affected. After sunset (around 7pm), the festival
decision to operate holidays. Any decision by please obtain a written report from our local side of Ramadan can be enjoyed. This year,
Regaldive to operate or cancel a holiday will representative or a police officer to help with any Ramadan will take place from 3
rd
September -
always be made in the interest of safety and subsequent insurance claim. 2
nd
October 2008.
security and taking into account Regaldive’s
experience and local knowledge. Where
PASSPORTS & VISAS SPECIAL NEEDS & REQUESTS
Regaldive continues to operate in the light of
Passengers for all destinations must be in Facilities for customers with special needs vary
advisory FCO travel information then our normal
possession of a full British passport, valid for at least between hotels and resorts. Some hotels are not
terms and conditions of booking and
six months beyond the date of return. It is entirely recommended for wheelchairs or the less
cancellation apply.
your responsibility to ensure that your passport and mobile. Please call Regaldive for more
travel / visa documentation is in order and available information.
GALA DINNERS for inspection by the relevant authorities.
A Christmas Gala Dinner or New Year’s Gala
If you need wheelchair assistance, please let us
Dinner as specified in the hotel price panel may
Visa requirements vary between destinations. know so that we can pre-arrange this in resort. If
take place on either Christmas / New Year’s Eve
British passport holders travelling to Egypt will you are unable to use the standard coach
or Christmas / New Year’s Day. At some hotels,
require a travelling visa. These can be obtained transfer between the resort airport and your
the cost of this Gala Dinner is included. Please
on arrival at your destination and cost $18 or accommodation, we may be able to arrange taxi
see individual price panels for details.
£12 (correct at the time of printing). transfers at an additional charge.
HEALTH
It is the responsibility of non-British passport If you have any dietary or room requirements,
Vaccination and health requirements vary
holders to consult the appropriate embassies or please let us know at the time of booking. We
between countries and are subject to change.
consulates where necessary for relevant advice. cannot guarantee that your requests will be met,
Please consult your doctor or travel clinic for the
but we will try our best to meet your
For visa information for other Worldwide
latest information.
requirements.
destinations, please call Regaldive or visit
If you are prone to illness, or take specific
www.regaldive.co.uk SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
medication, please ensure that you carry a
With increasing numbers of people travelling
SEASONAL DIFFERENCES
sufficient supply, as some medicines may be
abroad each year, there is a growing concern
Seasonal differences may affect facilities in your
unavailable. We recommend you take a first aid
over the environmental and cultural effects on
accommodation as well as in the resort. We are
kit containing insect repellent, and remedies for
holiday destinations. Regaldive strongly believes
unable to predict seasonal differences as these
stomach upsets and dehydration.
in the phrase ‘take only photographs, leave only
vary annually and between resorts, determined
footprints’ and we ask all our guests to please
There is no reason why you should become ill on
by hotel occupancy levels and the weather. If
do the same.
holiday but often the change in climate, cuisine
there is a significant reduction in facilities, we will
and surroundings can cause minor stomach
endeavour to inform you as soon as possible It is particularly important that all divers follow the
upsets. We recommend you drink lots of bottled
prior to travel. Regaldive lead and ‘Look, but don’t touch!’
water, avoid ice in drinks and, if possible, wash
Please help to preserve the underwater world so
Air-conditioning, central heating and pool
fruit and vegetables before consumption. Very
that future generations can enjoy the same
heating systems, where mentioned in our
often illness is caused by a combination of too
beautiful rich environments we see today.
descriptions, may only operate at certain times
much sun and alcohol. Moderating your
of day or year, as the hotel owner or manager TRANSFERS
exposure to both can help.
deems appropriate. These temperature- Transfers to and from the airport to your
The Department of Health document ‘Health
controlling systems may not be as sophisticated accommodation in resort are usually part of your
Advice for Travellers’ contains useful information,
as you expect. During local or national holidays, Regaldive package. In many destinations,
as does the FCO website at www.fco.gov.uk
museums, sightseeing tours and shops may be including the Red Sea, we can also
closed or have limited opening times. arrange private transfers. Please call Regaldive
HOTEL RATING for details.
Hotel ratings vary considerably between countries.
SPECIAL DATES
Due to the fact that no official international rating
Most countries take part in public holidays,
system exists, Regaldive do not classify hotels in
religious or otherwise. Such festivities may
this manner. For more information about any
temporarily interfere with your holiday plans,
accommodation featured in this brochure or on
however most are great fun to take part in. We
the website, please call Regaldive.
recommend that you bear these in mind when
you choose your departure date.
INSURANCE
During the month-long Islamic festival of
Adequate insurance is mandatory for all
Ramadan, Muslims refrain from eating and
holidays. Details of the two policies we offer
drinking between sunrise and sunset. While this
are shown on page 95. If you opt to arrange
tradition does not apply to visitors, we ask that
your own insurance it must offer at least a
you are sensitive to local culture.
similar level of cover. The standard policies
offered by Regaldive include limited cover for
During Ramadan, hotels may limit facilities at
diving equipment.
INTER-CONNECTING ROOMS
These are available at some hotels. If you only
book one room, the inter-connecting door will be
locked. If you require inter-connecting rooms,
you will need to book, and pay for, two rooms.
LATE BOOKINGS
We are happy to handle late bookings at no
extra charge unless ‘ticket on departure’
charges are levied. These are usually £15pp. If
you book within 14 days of departure we will
require credit or debit card details. Late
bookings are on a request basis and your credit
or debit card will be automatically debited for full
payment when availability is confirmed.
LOCAL REPRESENTATION
Regaldive have local representatives available in
Sharm, Hurghada and Marsa Alam airports.
They will meet you at the airport and offer
assistance to you during your stay in resort. They
also cover other resorts within the local area. In
all other destinations, representation is arranged
via our local ground handlers.
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01353 659 999 97
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